Kokoda Challenge Brisbane Results 29 May 2011

Congratulations to all Drive Fitness teams that completed the Kokoda Challenge Brisbane yesterday, 29 May 2011. All teams needed to be registered by 6:45 am which meant a 4:30 am alarm for most of us. This is not easy on a Sunday morning.

It was tough! All teams completed the 30km event in under the 9 hour time limit - some with plenty of time to spare. The track had some of the steepest climbs I have ever walked up and the mental challenge of continuing on with hill after hill in front of us took a lot of grit and determination. I had never been so relieved to see a finish line and I would definitely rank this highly among the hardest physical challenges I have ever been involved in. The photos don't do the ruggedness of the terrain justice.

The feeling of accomplishing something significant is slowly starting to outweigh the soreness that I have been feeling all over since the 20km mark. From all feedback I have received everyone really enjoyed it despite the challenge. It was a great event to be apart of and a great opportunity to train and achieve a goal together. I am looking forward to participating in next years event already - hopefully a bit more physically prepared.

If you would like to take the challenge next year we would really like to have you join one of our Drive Fitness teams. We will keep everyone up to date with the event info leading up to Kokoda Challenge Brisbane 2012.

Team results below:

Drive Fitness 1: 6 hours 21 minutes
Drive Fitness 2:  5 hours 19 minutes
Drive Fitness 3: 6 hours 26 minutes
Shortungs (Drive Fitness): 7 hours 10 minutes

10 Tips to Help You Stay motivated to Exercise

Above everything else the ability to motivate my clients is the most important part of personal training. My training programs and technique coaching is worth nothing if I can't consistently motivate my clients to attend training. We all lose motivation sometimes, unfortunately a small loss of motivation can result in a big step backwards. Here are 10 tips to help YOU stay motivated! 

Brisbane Kokoda Challenge - On the day!

The Inaugural Brisbane Kokoda Challenge is being held this Sunday the 29th of May (tomorrow), starting 7.00am sharp!

Things to bear in mind on the event day!

- ALL waiver forms need to be handed in prior to your team starting the event. If you are unable to get it in prior to the event you MUST email James at info@kokodachallenge.com advising of this.

- Registration opens at 5.30am, all teams need to be signed in at the registration hall before 6.45am otherwise you won’t be allowed to start the event. The registration hall will be at Brookfield Showgrounds, and this is where you will be given your T-shirts, racing bibs and timing tags.

- All team members need to be present before entering the registration hall and will be invited in by the registration officials to keep congestion to a minimum.

- Parking will only be available at the school located near the Showgrounds and cars will be directed by signage to the school. Parking officials will usher in all cars, and will direct your car to an available spot – your patience will be appreciated.

- Water will be provided at all checkpoints, however all competitors are encouraged to carry enough water for the duration of the 30km event.

- Toilets and First Aid officials will be provided at all checkpoints and at the finish site.

Best of luck to all Drive Fitness teams, I hope everyone enjoys the day.

Walk & Run Club Lap Splits Saturday 28 May

Name	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Stacey	7.58	16.04	25.10	34.05	42.15
Betty	11.09	22.06	33.10
Aveen	12.40	25.50	37.30
John	5.45	12.07	18.15	24.30	31.22	37.30
Margie	11.09	22.06	33.10
Rose	7.58	16.04	25.10	34.05	42.15
Sam	24.03	34.45
Jane	7.34	15.49	23.55	32.19	40.50
Kath	11.10	22.55	38.20	48.0
Mary	11.10	22.55	38.20	48.0
Sarah	8.06	16.31	24.45	33.02	41.12
Dave	5.45	12.07	18.15	24.30	31.35	37.30

Holland Park Boot Camp 5:30am Fitness Test Results 17 May

Holland Park Fitness Test 17/5/11
	Pushups	Squats	Situps	Burpees
Frank	30	54	29 Crunches	17
Trish	15	40	30 Crunches	12
Dave Swann	56	54	24	23
Chris	61	58	24	23
Elana	35 Knees	58	33	25
Janelle	54 Knees	51	22 Crunches	27
Gary	50	51	34	22
Mel	46 Knees	50	25	21
Steph	41 Knees	48	40 Crunches	19
Andy	44	54	30	31
Scott	44	58	31	26
Jill	38 Knees	39	37	15
Nicki	37	56	32	23
Dave Shortt	34	37	22	15

Welcome to the Bridge to Brisbane - September 11

In 2011 The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane event will be bigger and better than ever. Over 45,000 anticipated competitors of all ages and fitness levels will take part in the annual event, making it Queensland’s biggest fun run.

Everyone is encouraged to participate and you don’t need to be an elite athlete to join in, just choose the 10km or 5km course then run or walk your way across the finish line, over the Gateway Bridge and into the RNA Showgrounds.

The fun doesn’t stop there! The Race Village will come alive after the event from 7:00am – 12noon with expo stalls, live entertainment and food vendors. Grab some brekkie and meet your family and friends in front of the stage and enjoy great entertainment, official presentations and be sure to stay for the Suzuki car draw where all participants automatically go into the running to WIN a brand new Suzuki Swift!

By participating in the annual event, you will be providing valuable support to this year’s beneficiary, Legacy. Legacy is dedicated to caring for the families of deceased veterans and today is assisting over 100,000 widows and 1900 children and dependants with a disability.

Moorooka Boot Camp 5:30am and 6:30am Fitness Test Results from Thursday May 12

Despite the cold start the Moorooka boot campers took on their first fitness test this morning. As mentioned during the session, these results will be used as a guide to see how your training is coming along. The test will be repeated in 4 weeks time so keep training hard and the results will show! Follow the 'read more' link below to see the results.

See you all Saturday 7am at the Tarragindi studio for the walk and run club!

Overdue Kokoda Challenge Waivers

There are still a few people who have outstanding waivers that are due in order to take part in the Kokoda Challenge Brisbane this coming Sunday 29 May. If you have not completed and returned this waiver could you please do so immediately. It can be faxed, emailed or mailed back.

This waiver can be downloaded here: https://www.kokodachallenge.com/files/waiver_indemnity_bkc_180411_1003.pdf.

The course map can be downloaded here: https://www.kokodachallenge.com/files/brisbane_kc_map_raw_amended_12_april.jpg.

Looking forward to a great day and some great feedback to encourage a larger Drive Fitness team showing next year. All the best to all 17 Drive Fitness participants - see you at the finish line!

Walk & Run Club Lap Splits Saturday 21 May

Name	1	2	3	4	5	6
Rahcel	8.30	16	24.19	32.35
Jo	7.53	15.48	24.02	32.05
Stacey	8.32	17.53	27.40	36.40	45.20
John	6.28	12.56	19.03	25.48	32.40	38.38
Rose	8.32	17.53	27.40	36.40	45.20
Kate	6.57	14.30	22.50	31.40
Richelle	8.43	18.03	26.52	35.30	44.54
Kath	11.17	22.44	35.09	46.03
Mary	11.17	22.44	35.09	46.03
Jess	done	done	done
Peter	5.50	11.55	17.47	23.45	29.35	37.50